Longest Pipeline in India : Mangala Development Pipeline by Cairn India
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Today I will gonna share you a Most Awesome work by Engineers that is India's Longest Pipeline Mangala Development Pipeline
Description |
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| 1. | Type | Crude oil pipeline |
| 2. | Total Length | 416 miles (670km) |
| 3. | Capacity | 175000bopd |
| 4. | First phase Commissioned | June 2010 |
| 5. | Completion of Second Phase | First half of 2013 |
| 6. | Operator | Cairn India |
| 7. | Partner | ONGC |
The 416-mile (670km) long Mangala Development Pipeline (MDP) is a crude oil pipeline that runs from Barmer, Rajasthan, to the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. It is longest continuously heated pipeline in the world and the first such pipeline in India.
The 24in pipeline has a capacity of 175,000bopd. It is part of Cairn India’s Mangala oil field development plan.The MDP is operated by Cairn India with 70% ownership in the project. The remaining 30% is owned by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
The project is being built in two phases. The 367-mile (590km) first phase was commissioned for commercial operation in June 2010. Construction of the remaining 49-miles (78.8km) section as part of the second phase began in the third quarter of 2012.
Problem facing transportation of Oil
The distance between Source and the destination is about 670km and the main problem is the crude oil turns into wax if it's temp falls down below 65°C. To avoid this engineers equipped the pipeline with a skin effect heat management system. This innovative system prevents the crude oil from turning into wax by ensuring that temperature inside the pipeline always remains higher than the wax appearance temperature (WAT) of 149°F.
To heat the lines they get Gas which is also got from the same place where oil.
To heat the lines they get Gas which is also got from the same place where oil.
An 8in gas pipeline runs parallel to the main line. It is used to supply gas to the all the three dozen ground installations located at every 11.2-mile (18km) of distance along the pipeline. These installations ensure that the right temperature of the pipeline is maintained.
Three pigging stations are also provided for cleaning and inspection purposes. The three stations are located at the Viramgam terminal, Sanchore, and Wankaner.
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